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Polymers & Resins
E. coli adhesives: Biodegradable vs commercial EVA performance
Plastics Today South Korea Overview Korean researchers successfully engineered E. coli to produce two novel biodegradable PHA polymers, poly(4HB-co-PhLA) and poly(3HB-co-4HB-co-PhLA), as direct replacements for petroleum-based hot melt a... -
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PUR2ISO: Purtiso’s 100% polyurethane recovery process explained
MaterialDistrict Belgium Overview Purtiso, a Belgian company, has developed 'PUR2ISO,' a patented chemical recycling process that recovers original molecular building blocks (polyols and isocyanates) from diverse industrial and end-of-li... -
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Vulkollan: Covestro’s 2026 chemical recycling plant specs
Covestro Germany Overview Covestro has inaugurated a multi-million euro pilot plant in Leverkusen, Germany, for the chemical recycling of high-performance elastomers, specifically its Vulkollan® polyurethane elastomer. This initiative tr... -
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NHN Composite Paper: 180°C Class H insulation specs explained
SIDA China Overview NHN (Nomex + Polyimide film + Nomex) flexible composite paper has successfully elevated its continuous operating temperature to 180°C (Class H) by replacing the PET core with a polyimide film. This innovation establis... -
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Wind Turbine Blades: 170-foot recycling process explained
Vertex AI Search (Grounding API redirect) - Energies Media USA Overview A new recycling method reports that a 170-foot wind turbine blade was completely dissolved in a laboratory, yielding novel blade material, plexiglass, superabsorbent... -
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CRRC: 110-meter recyclable wind turbine blade recovery specs
Morningstar China Overview China's CRRC has successfully completed the production of a 110-meter recyclable wind turbine blade, achieving over 95% recovery of its key materials. This breakthrough utilizes an innovative resin system with ... -
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AXIOM Materials: High-temp composite prepregs’ 315°C specs
AXIOM Materials Global Overview AXIOM Materials highlights the critical importance of high-temperature composite prepregs, including those based on bismaleimide (BMI), cyanate ester, polyimide, and ceramic matrix composites (CMC). These ... -
Polymers & Resins
Vitrimer Plastic: Korean researchers’ 300°C specs and roadmap
The Herald Business South Korea Overview A research team led by Professor Hyun-Wook Yeo at Kyungpook National University in Korea has developed a novel liquid crystalline bismaleimide (BMI)-based vitrimer that boasts exceptional heat res... -
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Polymers & Resins Weekly Report September 20, 2026
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Röchling Automotive Unveils Fully Recyclable Thermoplastic Lightweight Solutions for Commercial Vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026
Röchling Automotive Germany Overview Röchling Automotive is showcasing innovative, fully recyclable thermoplastic lightweight solutions for commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026. Their new offerings focus on thermoplastic struct...